RESOURCES

For the first time, people are encouraged to complete the Census online. In fact, 80% will be classified as "internet first" respondents. Everyone will receive notifications and instruction by mail. Here's what that campaign will look like (click the image for full-size).

Hard-to-Count
The City University of New York (CUNY) developed an interactive mapping tool to highlight areas that are projected to be underrepresented in 2020. In Georgia, these communities are often comprised of rural, low-income, people of color, or some combination of these characteristics.

Messaging
Multiple agencies have studied how to message the Census to maximize the completion rate among specific segments, especially hard-to-count populations. The findings can be found here:

The Funders Committee for Civic Participation is supporting the philanthropic community with fact sheets, webinars, and other materials. They are also actively convening and engaging stakeholders around the country.